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Alanson, MI

Alanson, MI.

Population: 4,920 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Alanson, MI is $309,706 — up 8.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $360,000 after a median 42 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$309,706

Median home value

+8.8%

1-year change

42

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$309,706
1-year appreciation
+8.8%
3-year appreciation
+9.5%
5-year appreciation
+24.2%
10-year appreciation
+97.9%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$315,821
House Price Index (state)
400.5 (+3.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$360,000
Median list price
$439,900
Median price per sqft
$236
1-year sale-price change
+12.2%
Median days on market
42 days
Homes sold (recent period)
13
For-sale inventory
35
Sale-to-list ratio
98.2%
Active listings
14
New listings (monthly)
10

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,015/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,021/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,336/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,592/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,756/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
96.2 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
20.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
11.6 : 1
Schools include
Alanson Public School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 11% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
71.7%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Petoskey Municipal Well Field (13.7 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
44.5°F
Average high
55.5°F
Average low
34.5°F
Annual precipitation
34.3 in
Annual snowfall
122.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5a (extreme annual low -20 to -15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
14
Nearest airport
Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County Airport (PLN) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County Airport (PLN) (2 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
MCLAREN NORTHERN MICHIGAN, MUNSON HEALTHCARE OTSEGO MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, MACKINAC STRAITS HOSPITAL AND HEALTH CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
11
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+5 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,987
Housing built before 1970
17.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
29.2%
Median annual property tax
$1,855
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
70.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
15,603
Average weekly wage
$1,115
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
135

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

AlansonState medianUS median
Median home value$309,706$242,800$288,527
Median sale price$360,000$265,000$325,000
Median days on market42 days36 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,855$2,175$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Alanson, MI?
$309,706.
What is the median sale price in Alanson, MI?
$360,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Alanson, MI?
Median days on market: 42 days.
What is typical rent in Alanson, MI?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,336/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Alanson, MI?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave.
What is the wildfire risk in Alanson, MI?
Risk to homes is higher than 11% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Alanson, MI?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Alanson, MI?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Alanson, MI?
1 schools (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in Alanson, MI?
Regional Price Parity: 96.2 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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